planks

[Faijaii]

do you think planks/weighted planks should be added to a boxing regimen? I know mayweather jr uses the ab roll out which is similar to a plank.. good idea?

[OctoberRed]

Not me personally, they hurt my back.

[tcbender]

I think isometrics are good for all body parts, but I personally don't do a lot of planks. Only when they make me at the boxing gym lol, and I wouldn't recommend adding weight just increase the total duration that you hold it.

I much prefer the ab roller, and otherwise just do a general ab routine (the only exercise I include that is similar to a plank is pushup to side plank). The ab roller and pushup to side plank is more of an eccentric isometric so the effects are a bit different. Sort of like dynamic vs static stretching.

[OctoberRed]

I think isometrics are good for all body parts, but I personally don't do a lot of planks. Only when they make me at the boxing gym lol, and I wouldn't recommend adding weight just increase the total duration that you hold it.

Same here with me.

[abracada]

do you think planks/weighted planks should be added to a boxing regimen? I know mayweather jr uses the ab roll out which is similar to a plank.. good idea?

Fad.

No benefits.

[MikeyG]

I think good idea could be to incorporate plank into sequence of exercises. From the position you are holding with plank, you can easily do for example pushups or mountain climbers. It could be more effective than to do only planks.

I would aim to do it as a finisher (that means after your main workout - boxing or exercising). That way you will work on your endurance, working through fatigue you have from your main workout, upper body endurance and more.

It could be beneficial and it takes only a few minutes (for example plank - mountain climber - plank - pushups - plank - mountain climber - plank for 1 minute each and you have short 7 minute workout with 4 minutes of plank in it) You can of course change amount of everything in it as you want.

Don´t use plank as sole exercise for core. Incorporate more exercises for that. Ab rolls are not the same as plank as others already said so use that also.

[OctoberRed]

Fad.

No benefits.

That's what I said about Facebook when it came out.

[abracada]

That's what I said about Facebook when it came out.

Hahaha but for someone to think that lying down on their elbows will result in a visible six pack is mistaken.

Food is 90%

[BG_Knocc_Out]

Planks are great for your core, especially in conjunction with a proprioceptive environment (think Bosu ball, swiss ball, etc). They help in creating a baseline stability, which ultimately helps to prevent muscle imbalance (their main use), which in turn prevents injuries. There are so many variations of planks out there that keep them relevant, so you don't necessarily have to add weight, just play with some of the movements to keep it challenging.

Your core is essential in boxing, as it is with any sport, exercise, or movement. Strengthening it will only enhance your ability. Learning to engage your core properly will also enhance the impact your punches will make, try it out. See the Tony Blauer Test to get an idea.

Do not mistake abs and core.

Also, check out the book "Becoming a Supple Leopard" if you want more insight.

[Eddy Current]

A boxing trainer at my old gym had us do variations of them whenever we worked our cores. He knew so many different ab exercises it was ridiculous.